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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: Prevalence of DCM varies widely in SSA.Cardiovascular risk factors are important in patients with DCM.The role of genetics in idiopathic DCM is not studied in major part of SSA.

Source: Global Heart

DOI: 10.5334/gh.1166

Authors: Lulu S. Fundikira, P. Chillo, R. Mutagaywa, A. Kamuhabwa, G. Kwesigabo, F. W. Asselbergs, L. W. Van Laake

Institutions: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Health Data Research UK, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,300

OpenAlex ID: W4306986044

FWCI: 0.396

Cites: 51

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10